San José City Tour, San José

4.0 (4 reviews)
Explore San José's cultural highlights, such as the National Theater and local markets with a knowledgable local guide.

Overview

Begin your cultural immersion with an orientation and tour of the Park of La Sabana, followed by visits to historical sites such as the National Theater and the Costa Rican Gold Museum, as well as stops at points of interest throughout the city. 

Highlights

  • Wander through the beautiful Park of La Sabana with a knowledgeable guide
  • Admire the stunning architecture of the National Theater, a national monument built by Costa Ricans in 1897
  • Learn about the country's history at the Costa Rican Gold Museum, home to a stunning collection of pre-Columbian artifacts
  • Discover the local culture, politics, and religions through visits to sites like the National Stadium, the University of Costa Rica, and the national liquor factory

Know before you go

Duration
5 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group
Food & Drink
Lunch Included

What you'll do

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of San José on this full-day tour. After meeting your guide, you'll start your exploration at the Park of La Sabana, a beautiful public space with gardens, playgrounds, and sports facilities. Your guide will provide an orientation to the park and point out some of its highlights before you continue on to the next stop.

The National Theater is one of the most significant cultural institutions in the country, and your guide will provide an introduction to its history and architecture before you explore the building. Admire the stunning interior, with its ornate decorations and intricate details, and learn about the various performances that have taken place on its stage.

Next, you'll visit the Costa Rican Gold Museum, where you'll learn about the country's pre-Columbian history and see a stunning collection of artifacts made from gold, as well as other materials like jade and ceramic. Your guide will provide context for the exhibits and answer any questions you may have.

Throughout the tour, you'll make several stops at points of interest throughout the city, including the National Stadium, the University of Costa Rica, a former train station, and the national liquor factory. Your guide will provide information about each location and its significance to the local culture, politics, and religions.

This tour is the perfect introduction to San José, providing a comprehensive overview of the city's history and culture.

Start times

  • Daily
    8:00 am, 1:00 pm

What's included

  • Bilingual guide

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Traveler reviews

4 total ratings, 4 with reviews
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3.8
Food
3.8
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4.0
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Kate R.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
Great tour of the city with a great tour guide via car. Museum tour and food at the end were also great. Read more

Great tour of the city with a great tour guide via car. Museum tour and food at the end were also great.

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Yelena
Yelena S.
Castro Valley, CA | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
The tour guide gave us information in the car and then told us to get out of the car and look around at the location we stopped at. We stopped at 3 places and rest of the time we sat in the car looking out the window. We would not recommend THIS tour company for San Jose tour . Read more

The tour guide gave us information in the car and then told us to get out of the car and look around at the location we stopped at. We stopped at 3 places and rest of the time we sat in the car looking out the window. We would not recommend THIS tour company for San Jose tour .

Tips for future travelers

Just making sure that the tour company will have a good guide to show the city around if your time is limited in the city.

Quality of Experience
Food
Lunch we paid for it but the recommendation for lunch was good.
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Alyssa F.
Mundelein, IL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2023
Oscar was great. It was a great start to our trip - we learned so much about Costa Rica. And had a great dinner! Read more

Oscar was great. It was a great start to our trip - we learned so much about Costa Rica. And had a great dinner!

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Gidi
Gidi G.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
I loved the visit to San Jose and its museums. Our guide was great. Read more

I loved the visit to San Jose and its museums. Our guide was great.

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